Random quote: "Throughout my life, cigars have played different roles for me. They fit easily and well in the various stages and experiences I've had -- like a companion, almost. If you've smoked a long time, as I have, they become part of you." - LeRoy Neiman - (Added by: jchism)

I believe this was already answered in this same thread, if you're addressing why the Gurkhas are so heavily discounted. I thought everyone was aware of their massively inflated MSRP...or are you addressing something else?